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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.63, 1,041.39 and 423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.63, 1,041.39 and 423.05 is: 583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.63 : 1,041.39 = 423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.63/1,041.39 = 423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.63x = 1,041.39 × 423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.63x = 440,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,554.83/754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.80

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